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Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 business. Even with federal incentives, healthcare is leaving a vast portion of its operations untouched by HIT. In short, providers will do what they must for meaningful use payments and no more. adoption of HIT solutions in EMRs is primarily driven by meaningful use incentives, but no [HIT] investments are made in these other areas to mitigate costs," says Mr. Maganti. "HIT systems are old and antiquated," says Mr. Maganti. "On one side, healthcare boasts the most advanced technology in diagnostic and procedural equipment. But they also have the most outdated information technology solutions when it comes to finance, human resources and supply chain solutions. Most of the recent There are some significant differences between hospitals' culture and thought processes compared with other sectors. Moving forward, it will be interesting to note how hospitals adjust to trends from other industries or resist them. Patients may expect more clear prices from hospitals, as well as more financial acumen from Conclusion 11 their physicians. Star-ratings and other patient satisfaction surveys may place more pressure on hospitals to mimic hotels, which could muddle the broader understanding of healthcare quality. Facing shrinking reimbursements and the regulatory burdens of healthcare reform, smaller hospitals may continue to join health systems that span several states, and consolidation's effect on prices is still disputed. And finally, as more hospitals integrate HIT into workflows and clinical tasks, they have yet to systematically use HIT to reduce costs for other hospital operations. n Location courtesy of THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano. PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST At IntelliCentrics, we're on guard 24/7 to help keep your facilities secure. Our sole purpose is to protect the health and safety of your patients and staff. Our Reptrax ™ system makes the complex world of vendor credentialing more manageable and more effective. And the more effective your credentialing, the better you'll be at safeguarding your environment. To learn how we can make your facilities more secure, visit IntelliCentrics.c om.